Marc Jacob

Who Pays Tuition When My Spouse In Queens Wanted Our Child In An Expensive Private University?

March 23, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Negotiating college tuition costs in a divorce is always complicated, but it can be much harder when one spouse encouraged a child to enroll in an expensive institution, while the other supported a more reasonable college or university. Now that the parents are splitting up, who will take … [Read more...] about Who Pays Tuition When My Spouse In Queens Wanted Our Child In An Expensive Private University?

Will My Ex-Spouse Continue To Support Me As A Stay-At-Home Parent Until Our Child Graduates High School In Queens?

March 23, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Will My Ex Support Me As A Stay-At-Home Parent Until Our Child Finishes High School In Queens? It may be possible to secure a settlement that allows you continue to be a stay-at-home parent to provide for your child until they finish high school. It depends on your spouse’s willingness and … [Read more...] about Will My Ex-Spouse Continue To Support Me As A Stay-At-Home Parent Until Our Child Graduates High School In Queens?

Are Men Eligible For Alimony In Queens Divorces?

March 23, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Yes, alimony, technically known as “spousal maintenance” in New York, is available in Queens regardless of gender. When one party requests alimony, the judge will review both spouse’s earnings and earning potential to determine whether and how to provide a fair amount of support. Alimony can be … [Read more...] about Are Men Eligible For Alimony In Queens Divorces?

My Spouse Wants To Be A Stay-At-Home Parent In Queens With Full Custody After Our Divorce, And Has Requested A Large Spousal Support Payment. If I Get Custody, Can I Cut The Spousal Maintenance Payment?

March 17, 2015 by Marc Jacob

There are several things at play here, but it seems like the core question is whether you should have to pay alimony for your spouse not to work outside the home while they are a stay-at-home, custodial parent to your children. The short answer is, “No, you shouldn’t have to support your ex if … [Read more...] about My Spouse Wants To Be A Stay-At-Home Parent In Queens With Full Custody After Our Divorce, And Has Requested A Large Spousal Support Payment. If I Get Custody, Can I Cut The Spousal Maintenance Payment?

How Long Does It Take To Divorce In Queens?

March 17, 2015 by Marc Jacob

There are so many variables in any Queens divorce that it’s impossible to speak to your situation without more information. As a general guide, if you and your spouse are able to work together, reach a settlement between yourselves (reviewed by your lawyers), and then file an uncontested divorce … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take To Divorce In Queens?

I Want To Divorce But My Spouse In Queens Doesn’t. Can I Still Get Divorced

March 17, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Yes, under New York law, one spouse can’t force the other to stay married, and a spouse can unilaterally be granted a divorce, even if their spouse objects. What any person considering divorce should keep in mind is that the elements of a divorce - distribution of property, child custody and … [Read more...] about I Want To Divorce But My Spouse In Queens Doesn’t. Can I Still Get Divorced

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